National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Chicago, Illinois

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1- Mathematical Reasoning and Proof with The Simpsons and Futurama

Wednesday, November 28, 2012: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Grand Ballroom CDEF (Hyatt)
Lead Speaker:
Sarah J. Greenwald

Handouts
  • Reasoning&ProofSimpsonsFuturama.pdf (48.0 kB)

    • Did you know that The Simpsons and Futurama contain hundreds of humorous mathematical and scientific references? Because "Reasoning and Proof" is the NCTM Focus of the Year, we'll explore the mathematical content and educational value of some favorite moments related to the theme, along with the motivations and backgrounds of the writers.

    Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session
    Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences
    Attribute: Highlighted Presentation

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